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The Messenger – August 26, 2011

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Download The Messenger - August 26, 2011 (pdf)Hancock man drowns in Moose Brook

Hancock Police and firefighters were diverted from Hancock’s Old Home Day Parade to recover the body of Lance Patten, who had drowned in Moose Brook. Patten, 48, of Hancock, his wife and daughter and several of her friends were enjoying a campfire late the night before…

Hopkinton well tests positive for lead

Gary Rondeau met with the Hopkinton Selectmen as his well has tested positive for lead. He currently owns 3 pieces property and he is worried that he will not be able to sell the vacant piece of property…

Alan Genovese resigns as SAU Superintendent

Only weeks after the sudden departure of HD Principal Dixie Tremblay, SAU #34 Superintendent Dr. Alan Genovese has submitted his resignation for health reasons. Genovese will stay on through the opening of school, with his resignation set for just after Labor Day…

Grand Jury indicts a Newport woman

Marjorie Blaisdell, 31, the Newport woman arrested earlier this month for possession of bronze gravestone markers stolen from the graves of veterans in town has been indicted by a Sullivan County Grand Jury on three counts of conspiracy to possess or sell grave site items…

9th Annual Henniker Rotary Chili Fest results

The Henniker Rotary Club sponsored another successful Chili Fest on Sunday. Kerry Uhler of Hillsborough took first place in the amateur division and earned $400 for Child and Family Services of NH, an organization for which he is a trustee…

Are you ready for some Stark football?

In a controlled scrimmage August 20th, 2011 the Generals got some preseason practice when the Milford Mustangs came to Bolton field. Alternating ten defensive and offensive plays, both teams put their best foot forward…

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The Messenger – August 19, 2011

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Download The Messenger - August 19, 2011Cameron Gagnon honored as Eagle Scout

Saturday, August 6th at Wadliegh State Park a Court of Honor was held for Cameron Gagnon to celebrate his great achievement and present him with Boy Scouts’ highest award, Eagle Scout…

New Web site for H-D School District

The Hillsboro-Deering District has moved to another Web hosting vendor, Edline. They realized over the summer that there has been some confusion surrounding access to the new Web site. The address for the new Web site is the same as the old, WWW.HDSD.ORG…

“The Music Man” plays to rave reviews

Audiences at productions of the Hillcat Summer Theatre over the years have come to expect a flawless, nearly professional performance. This years’ offering, The Music Man, exceeded even those lofty expecta-tions…

Sutton discusses Planning and Zoning

Jennifer Swett, Land Use Coordinator, met with the Sutton Board for a monthly update. She provided the Board with a departmental task log and indicated that the Land Use position could use additional hours…

State revokes Country Kids license

State child care licensing officials have revoked the license held by Country Kids Childcare in Weare after an investigation found that the owner was using corporal punishment, humiliation and other unacceptable practices with some of the children who attended the center…

Deering citizens confront selectmen

A large group of concerned citizens attended Wednesday night’s Selectmen’s meeting to urge the Selectmen to rescind their letter to the Town of Hillsboro which opted out of their contract for recreational services between the two towns…

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The Messenger – August 12, 2011

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Download The Messenger - August 12, 2011 (pdf)Was Dixie Tremblay forced out as H-D Principal?

Recently the Hillsboro-Deering School District issued a press releases announcing the sudden resignation of High School Principal Dixie Tremblay after only one year on the job. Now, we learn that the District will pay Tremblay more than $68,700 in separation pay and accrued vacation and sick time…

Hopkinton Fire Department needs more room

Hopkinton Fire Chief Rick Schaefer has been trying for over a decade to generate support to either expand the current Fire Station or build a new one…

Two motorcyclists die in Hillsboro crash

Two combat veterans died Friday night while attempting to flee from a Hillsborough police officer who was pursuing them for a minor motor vehicle violation…

Weare child care center closed immediately

A Weare child care center has closed following a visit last week from state officials. Inspectors from the Department of Health and Human Services went to Country Day Child Care on Friday. Denise Corvino, chief of child care licensing for the agency, said Country Kids closed voluntarily, and she could not speak about the results of the inspection until it is complete…

Area artisans recognized at Craftsmen’s Fair

The League of NH Craftsmen presented several awards to area artisans, recognizing the creativity and skill of its members during the League’s Annual Craftsmen’s Fair Preview Party, which was held on Friday, August 5…

Bradford and Warner bridges are closed

A pair of area bridges are temporarily out of commission. Bradford’s Bement Bridge is again closed pending completion of further repairs, while in Warner Director of Public Works, Matthew Waite, has ordered the Waterloo Bridge, NH’s covered bridge number 13, closed…

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The Messenger – August 5, 2011

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Download The Messenger - August 5, 2011 (pdf)Newport military grave markers stolen

A Newport man and a woman were arrested Wednesday for possessing and selling, bronze markers. stolen from military graves in town. Justin Bennett, 26, and Marjorie Blaisdell, 31, were both, charged with the class B felony of unlawful possession or sale of gravestones and grave site items. The maximum penalty is seven years in state prison and a $4,000 fine…

Marijuana plants discovered in Newport

Newport Police were tipped to a possible marijuana plot and found 58 plants they estimate could have had a street value of about $90,000 if they had matured, been harvested and sold. Police said the plants they found were between three and four feet tall…

New H-D staff members introduced

Three new staff members were introduced to the Hillsboro-Deering School Board at Monday evening’s meeting. Patricia Barry, the new Middle School Assistant Principal comes to HD from Conant High School in Jaffrey where she served as an English teacher and chair of the NEASC Instruction Committee…

Jaye Stilwell is “Employee of the Year”

The Community Alliance of Human Services has named Jaye Stilwell its 2010 Employee of the Year. Stilwell has been employed with Community Alliance since January 2009 and serves as the Site Manager at Maple Manor Apartments; a senior housing complex Community Alliance manages in Newport…

Hillsborough delegation meets with Sen. Shaheen’s staff

A delegation from the Hillsborough Economic Development Commission met recently with Senator Jeanne Shaheen’s State Director, Mike Vlacich, and Special Assistant for Policy and Projects, Scott Merrick, to discuss Hillsborough’s economic future…

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The Messenger – July 29, 2011

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Download The Messenger - July 29, 2011 (pdf)HD High School Principal Tremblay resigns

High School Principal Dixie Tremblay recently submitted her resignation to pursue new challenges. She began serving as principal on July 1, 2010 following Interim Principal Donna Stafford after a very extensive search process. The search committee selected Ms. Tremblay because of her varied experience and background in curriculum, instruction and assessment…

Sparks fly at Newport School Board meeting

Hopes of a reconciliation between members of the Newport School Board were quickly dashed at Wednesday night’s meeting, which began with member Richard Jacobs questioning the Board’s attorney as to when the new teacher’s contract went into effect and if the district was bound by its 4.5% pay increase…

The Fells sets a new attendance record

The Fells Historic Estate & Gardens on Lake Sunapee, the 1891 summer retreat of statesman John M. Hay, set a record for attendance on Thursday, July 7th. Nearly 450 guests visited the property to enjoy the peace and beauty of the grounds, tour the 22-room Colonial Revival house, and stroll through the historic gardens…

Silver Lining Youth Circus comes to Antrim

If it’s summer, it’s circus! Come out to see the Silver Lining Youth Circus at the Antrim Town Gym on July 30th at 11:00 AM. The company of 23 talented troupers from ages 11 to 18, perform juggling, acrobatics, unicycling and more. This show was created by the troupers and many of them play music for it as well…

Poison Ivy poisons two board’s relations

Bad feeling between the Hillsborough Selectmen and the Emerald Lake District Commissioners escalated this week after Commission Chair Bob Hutchinson and Administrator James Coffee filed a formal complaint against Road Agent Bill Goss’ crew with the NH Department of Environmental Services. Replacement of the bridge leading to the district has long been a source of contention between the two boards…

Henniker teen steals two cars, crashes one

On July 21st Henniker Police received a report of a burglary in progress at 1442 Western Avenue. The caller reported that his home had been entered and his car had been stolen and crashed outside of his driveway. There had been an altercation between the homeowner and the suspect, and the suspect fled on foot…

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The Messenger – July 22, 2011

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Download The Messenger - July 22, 2011 (pdf)Greenfield teenager shot while hunting

On July 19th New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Law Enforcement received a call from New Hampshire State Police regarding a hunting-related shooting incident in Peterborough. N.H. Fish and Game Conservation Officers responded to a wooded area near Old Dublin Road in Peterborough, where Peterborough Police had reported that 16-year-old Cody Boutwell of Peterborough shot his 16-year-old companion Matthew Sandquist of Greenfield while hunting coyotes…

Domestic disturbance leads to drug bust

While responding to a domestic disturbance between a man and woman Friday night, Antrim Police discover a stash of marijuana plants and drug paraphernalia. After the officers conducted an investigation, it was determined that the man was the victim of an assault, and he was transported to Monadnock Community Hospital with injuries from bites…

Antrim Planning Board ignores invitation to meet

Representatives of Antrim Wind Energy met with the selectmen to discuss how to proceed now that the NH Site Evaluation Committee has taken jurisdiction over the anticipated Tuttle Hill Wind Farm. The company confirmed that it will file its application before the end of the year, having met with several NH and Federal agencies which would have input over the project…

Dalzell named “Volunteer of the Year”

The New Hampshire Historical Society has named Jeff Dalzell of Hopkinton its 2011 Volunteer of the Year. Dalzell, an architect with degrees from Williams College and the Harvard School of Architecture, was recognized for volunteering his time and expertise to lead the Society through a space needs evaluation and long-range facilities planning study. ..

New Jersey chef brings it to Hillsborough

Hillsborough Pride’s ribbon cutting chair Jack Wells accompanied by Chamber of Commerce Rep. Meg Curtiss welcome J. Marino’s Italian Restaurant and Brick Oven pizza to Main Street, Hillsborough….

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The Messenger – July 15, 2011

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Download The Messenger - July 15, 2011 (pdf)Young man found dead in Francestown

A young Bennington man was found dead in Francestown last Friday after being reported missing on Thursday. According to Francestown Police Chief Steve Bell, two hikers found the body of twenty year old Justin Chicoine…

Resignations demanded in Newport

Tensions are running high at the Newport School Board. The contentious issue revolves around a renegotiated teachers contract that was signed by Board Chair Mike Johnson, member Bob Collins and Interim Superintendent of Schools Virginia Irwin on June 16th, well before it came before the board meeting on June 23rd…

Tournament raises $16,474 for New London Hospital

On Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 112 golfers gathered at Lake Sunapee Country Club to tee off at 8:30 a.m. in support of the Sixth Annual LSCC Breast Cancer Awareness Golf Tournament…

Three are injured in Greenfield accident

Three people received minor injuries in a two car collision in Greenfield last Thursday. Police reports indicate that Richard Nicoletti, 73, of Stoddard collided with Jasmine Gramatikas, 20, of Milford on Forest Road…

Murder/suicide reported in Weare

Two people were found dead in Weare on Sunday in an apparent murder/suicide. Cheryl Maher, 41, was killed by Jake Geiser, the 18-year-old son of her new fiance Joe Geiser. The attorney general’s office has provided little information on the motive behind the younger Geiser’s actions…

Newport Farmers’ Markets are now open

The Newport Farmers’ Market is now open for the season and will run from 3 to 6 p.m. each Friday through Oct. 7. More than 45 vendors this year are selling everything you need to make a meal including veggies, meats, eggs, cheeses and milk, fruit, baked goods, preserved foods and even craft items to decorate your table or give a hostess gift…

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The Messenger – July 8, 2011

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Download The Messenger - July 8, 2011 (pdf)Bradford 5K Road Race draws 178 runners

178 runners participated in the 26th Annual Bradford 5K Road Race on July 2 during the town’s annual Independence Day celebration…

Warner auctioneer sanctioned for collusive bidding

The New Hampshire Supreme Court recently upheld the reprimand of Warner auctioneer Brian French who put in a fake bid to help a fellow auctioneer drive up the price of a painting. Criminal charges of collusive bidding and conspiracy are still pending…

Henniker Road Agent and wife arrested

Henniker Road Agent Varl Knapp and his wife Vicky have been arrested on charges they stole more than $1,000 of fuel from the town of Weare. Court records indicate that both Knapps were arrested in early June on charges they stole diesel fuel from Weare for more than a year…

Newport presents Movies In The Park

Bring the whole family out to see some of the brightest stars, both on the screen and in the sky, at Movies in the Park. For the second year, Newport Area Chamber of Commerce will host, along with our sponsors, Movies in the Park at Meadow Park in Newport…

Local jeweler joins From Soldier to Soldier

MJ Harrington & Co. Jewelers is proud to introduce From Soldier To Soldier, an awareness and fundraising campaign in support of wounded veterans and their families. The campaign is based on the sales of a designer version of the survival and friendship bracelets worn by many U.S. and allied soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan…

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The Messenger – July 1, 2011

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Download The Messenger - July 1, 2011Gibson Pewter cancels move to Hancock

Jon and Camille Gibson have withdrawn their plans to move their homes and businesses from Hillsborough Center to Hancock. Last week, Gibson attended a hearing before the Hancock ZBA on their application for a special exemption for a home-based business…

Henniker accident draws 2-7 years in jail

Twenty-one year old Augusto Simoes was sentenced to serve two consecutive terms of 2 to 7 years in prison as a result of a fatal 2009 crash on Route 202/9 in Henniker. His passenger, then 17-year-old Zachary Kozdra, was left in a coma with severe brain trauma and Robert Mercurio, 46, of Whitesboro, NY was killed…

Monadnock Hospital short $3.5 million

The recently passed state budget means Monadnock Community Hospital could face the loss of $3.5 million in funding. Hospital CEO Peter Gosline said he and his staff have been struggling to adjust…

Former Bennington man sent to prison

A former Bennington man was sentenced to 6.5 to 15 years in prison after being convicted of a Peterborough home invasion in which he threatened the homeowner with a large knife…

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The Messenger – June 24, 2011

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Download The Messenger - June 24, 2011 (pdf)H-D graduates overcame many ‘speed bumps’

Of 91 graduates in Hillsboro-Deering High School’s Class of 2011, 60% will continue in post-secondary education, 8% will enter the military, with the others set to enter the work force…

Governor evokes Spider Man at Stark graduation

During a day of joy and celebration, the 131 seniors at John Stark High School took time in their graduation ceremony to honor two students who would have graduated with them: Steven Spadaro, who died in 2001, and Brendan Wilsie, who died last fall…

228 ConVal graduates – an ‘oversized family’

It was a gamble, but it paid off. Just as the band sounded the first notes of Pomp and Circumstance, a bright sun broke thru the overcast sky and ConVal’s graduation ceremony, on the football field, proceeded without a drop of rain…

Promise and potential face Kearsarge graduates

Under a blistering hot sun, 169 seniors at Kearsarge Regional High School received their diplomas in a tradition filled ceremony on the school’s football field…

Sunapee grads urged to ‘Treasure every moment’

Although the ceremony was moved from Memorial Field to the gym because of the threat of rain, nothing could dampen the spirits of the 28 seniors, their family and friends who gathered for the Sunapee Middle/High school graduation Friday evening. Jordan Preston welcomed the assembled and urged her classmates to “Be the person you know you are. Be passionate, Be yourself…

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